Question

1.Who benefits the most from a merger? Why?

2. Explain the significance of containerization to the maritime industry. What do you see as its future?

Answer 1

1.
Investors and shareholders of the firm having losses or weak firm, will be benefited most, because it will either give boost to the share prices and they can get the capital gain or they will be offered a buy back at a higher price. Even if, shares are being converted, then also, investors of the weak or smaller firm will get the benefits in terms of capital gain. Further, shares of merged entity will also be in demand and it will further boost to these investors. Hence, these shareholders will be benefited most.

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